by Jessi | Jan 18, 2019 | Austin, Eyeliner, lifestyle, makeup history, retro corner, tips and tricks
Queen Nefertiti was married to Amenhotep IV in 1357 BC. She was known as the “Ruler of the Nile” and “Daughter of Gods”. She reigned from 1353 – 1336 BC. Nefertiti had an exceptional amount of power in...
by Jessi | Oct 6, 2018 | clean skincare, Commercials, lifestyle, product suggestions, skincare
The most commonly asked questions I receive are about great skincare and makeup setting sprays. Look no further! These tried and true products are in my professional kit, as well as my personal arsenal. Let’s start with eye cream! If you...
by Jessi | Mar 4, 2018 | Austin, blush, clean makeup, cruelty-free, Editorial Photoshoot, Eyeliner, eyerbrows, eyeshadow, hairstyling, lifestyle, lipstick, makeup, mascara, photoshoot
I have been busy planning and executing shoots with some amazing photographers, models and wardrobe stylists this year! I am so grateful for my uber talented friends and colleagues! Instead of the normal addition to my portfolios, I added an album for the newest...
by Jessi | Feb 2, 2017 | clean makeup, clean skincare, cruelty-free, eyeshadow, lifestyle, makeup, makeup tips and tricks, mascara, moisturizer, product suggestions, professional tips and tricks, skincare
E.L.F. Cosmetics uses all gluten-free ingredients, and does not test on animals or use ingredients derived from animals, (according to the company’s statement). There are a couple products I love and a couple I do not. I purchased all these products, to...
by Jessi | Oct 2, 2016 | Austin, lifestyle, makeup, makeup history, production, retro corner, Vintage Makeup, Vintage Makeup Collection
Makeup is my passion, and my blood-force. When I work, I try my darnedest to make sure EVERY person in my chair is comfortable, safe from contamination and safe from product irritants, as well as happy to be creating with me. Each production is very different....
by Jessi | Dec 28, 2015 | clean makeup, clean skincare, cruelty-free, lifestyle, makeup, makeup tips and tricks, makeup tutorial, moisturizer, product suggestions, skincare, tinted moisturizer
Last year, I took fought with a few different brands of tinted moisturizers and BB cremes. I loved the Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 out of all of them, but this year I wanted something different. And, with our cold one week, warm and humid the next week...